Herbicides
Stephen Robb on 15 Apr 2021
Laser-armed robotic weeder hits the market
Robots are poised to play a big role in the crop production in the near future.
Siobhán Walsh on 12 Apr 2021
Keep canary grass under control or it could be costly
Lesser canary grass is turning into a serious problem in some areas, particularly where spring barley is common and continuous.
Andy Doyle on 11 Apr 2021
Products going and coming in 2021
This year’s crop protection season will be marked by the loss of many older actives, some of which ae mentioned here, and the arrival of one new and important fungicide, writes Andy Doyle.
Amy Forde on 31 Mar 2021
Irish Water asks farmers if they need to use pesticides
Research has found that MCPA, used in spray to control thistles, docks and rushes, is still the most commonly detected pesticide in drinking water sources.
Contributor on 09 Mar 2021
Week 22 study guide answers: Always put safety first
As part of last weeks’ study guide, Pat Curtin asked students a number questions in the student activities, please find answers below.
Niall Hurson on 24 Feb 2021
Co-op warns against cows grazing sprayed off grass
The new advice comes despite evidence that grassland can be grazed five days after herbicide application.
Andy Doyle on 06 Jan 2021
Tillage Management: a wetter year, but not by much
This is an important time of the year for planning out the year ahead and to analyse crop and product options.
Andy Doyle on 16 Dec 2020
Do a last field check before the break
With another year virtually behind us, there is still time for a walk through the crops to check for problems and then get your soil tests up to date for the coming season.
Andy Doyle on 07 Dec 2020
Tackling weed seed return in crops
The majority of weed control depends on herbicide use, with some practising stale seedbeds, but the use of weed-seed control systems on combines could be a further aid to reduce weed numbers over time.
Andy Doyle on 18 Nov 2020
Winter husbandry and markets for oilseed rape
Now is the time to assess further herbicide requirement for winter oilseed rape and growers might also consider locking in some forward sales.
Stephen Robb on 18 Nov 2020
From the Tramlines: growers take stock of winter crops
This week Stephen Robb talks to growers from Westmeath, Waterford and Down where growers are taking stock of their winter crops and planning for next year.
Stephen Robb on 03 Nov 2020
US EPA renews approval of controversial herbicide dicamba days before election
The herbicide active ingredient has been the source of controversy in the US for the last three years, due to its tendency to drift to non-target plants
Andy Doyle on 26 Oct 2020
Can glyphosate herbicides kill tumour cells and fight cancer?
Recent research is hinting that some of the co-formulants used in glyphosate products can actually suppress cancer cell growth in human tissue.
Stephen Robb on 21 Oct 2020
From the Tramlines: Autumn planting completed in the nick of time
This week Stephen Robb talks to growers from Down, Westmeath and Waterford. All growers have made good progress with autumn sowing, with most now finished
Andy Doyle on 07 Oct 2020
Planting is now the major focus
Ground conditions are variable but planting is expected to get under way again next week, with all crops now likely to go into the ground.
Stephen Robb on 07 Oct 2020
Early season control of weeds
Andy Doyle and Stephen Robb take a look at some of the herbicide options for winter wheat and barley this autumn
Contributor on 02 Sep 2020
Weed control options in winter oilseed rape
Oilseed rape remains a useful and profitable crop in tillage rotations and good weed control is essential. In this article Shay Phelan of Teagasc looks at pre- and post-emergence options.
Katriona Kinsella on 01 Jul 2020
My Farming Week: Ciaran Sheelan, Carlingford, Co Louth
Ciaran is a member of the Cooley Sheep Breeders' Association and keeps 80 ewes on the Cooley Peninsula.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 25 Jun 2020
Bayer to pay $10.9bn to settle Roundup cancer claims
There were roughly 125,000 filed and unfiled claims involved. Hannah Quinn-Mulligan and Stephen Robb report.
Gerald Potterton on 24 Jun 2020
Farmer Writes: there's a time and place for everything
When you remove hedges and ditches, habitat destruction aside, you also remove character, writes Gerald Potterton.